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The youth is currently placed in the home of a non-related extended family member, where he feels welcome and supported. The caregiver has taken in this youth to prevent him from going into foster care, as the youth has experienced multiple losses. The youth is in need of a portable air conditioner for the room he is currently staying in. The apartment does not have central A/C and only has a single unit in the living area. CSW has seen caregiver provide the youth with emotional stability, genuine interest in the youth’s academic success, and providing for his basic necessities. The caregiver has been able to provide for the basic needs of the youth, but this unexpected expense for an air conditioner is difficult for the sole provider of the home. The main reason I am requesting this need to be fulfilled is because it will allow the youth to be comfortable in the home during these hot summer days, it also reduces the stress for the caregiver in having to provide this item are caregiver’s finances are strained. Due to the location of the apartment within the building they are not allowed to have a window-unit AC and are requesting a portable one to vent at the window. DCFS does not provide this item. The estimated cost of the portable air conditioner being requested is around $300, some links are provided as well.
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